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By
Adriana Marroquin
- May 3, 2024
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Daquawn Lubin and Jonathan Young pleaded not guilty to all indictment charges in front of DC Superior Court Judge Robert Okun, and Lubin’s release conditions were modified in a May 3 hearing.
Lubin, 29, and Young, 34, are charged with conspiracy, two counts of assault with intent to kill while armed, assault with significant bodily injury while armed, aggravated assault while armed, and four counts of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, for their alleged involvement in a non-fatal shooting that injured two individuals. The incident occurred on July 24, 2023 on the 4600 block of Benning Road, SE.
Lubin is also charged with unlawful possession of a firearm by a convict, and possession of a prohibited weapon, while Young is additionally charged with carrying a pistol without a license outside a home or business.
Both defendants, through counsel, pleaded not guilty to all charges, and asserted their constitutional rights, including the right to a speedy trial.
Kevin O’Sullivan, Lubin’s defense attorney, motioned for the court to modify his release conditions from home confinement to a curfew. According to O’Sullivan, Lubin has been fully compliant for six months, and has been working as a manager at a chain restaurant.
However, O’Sullivan stated his time in home confinement has been rough, citing his inability to spend time with his mother, who was recently diagnosed with end- stage cancer, as well as his young child, who is partially in his custody.
According to O’Sullivan, Lubin’s home confinement has led to a rift between him and his young child, stating that the kid has gone as far as claiming his father “doesn’t love me anymore,” because they are unable to do typical father-son activities.
The prosecution objected to the request, stating Lubin has now been indicted for a “very serious crime,” and adding that he was on release for a violent crime in Maryland at the time of the incident.
Judge Okun stated it was a “close call,” and ultimately sided with the defense. Lubin’s curfew will be 10 p. m. to six a. m., and will continue to be required to be on GPS.
Parties are slated to reconvene June 21.